I am a bad critic of Shakib when it comes to his batting. But for you to compare him to Patel is absolutely horrific. Shakib is and has been a top class bowler! Wherever he has gone he has performed with the ball. Sure I can't say the same with his batting. But even than his batting is country miles better than this Patel. If Shakib can start making runs in this World Cup against big teams, I won't be surprised if they promote him as one of the all-rounding legends! But he must prove it in the biggest stage and I hope he can

Originally Posted by Nadim
England- oh yeah
WI-why not?
pak-They would love to do that
Ind: probably no as he wont bat top 7
NZ-can replace Vettori/Elliot so yes
Aus: No chance
SL:definately
SA: Would be tough

He would get into SA team easily. If they can play someone like Imran Tahir then they would love to have Shakib.

Originally Posted by Nadim
England- oh yeah
WI-why not?
pak-They would love to do that
Ind: probably no as he wont bat top 7
NZ-can replace Vettori/Elliot so yes
Aus: No chance
SL:definately
SA: Would be tough

How'd SA be tough? Shakib > Tahir. He will be best replacement for that hole left behind by Kallis. Ind... would you rather have Jadeja or Shakib? I know Indians will be blind enough to say Jadeja, but Shak's stats speaks for themselves. Aus would be the toughest. Steve Smith for test only based on his recent form. Shakib for shorter.

Originally Posted by Dilscoop
How'd SA be tough? Shakib > Tahir. He will be best replacement for that hole left behind by Kallis. Ind... would you rather have Jadeja or Shakib? I know Indians will be blind enough to say Jadeja, but Shak's stats speaks for themselves. Aus would be the toughest. Steve Smith for test only based on his recent form. Shakib for shorter.

My apologies. Actually i didn't know Parnell was batting at 7 for SA I take it back, and will say why not? Shakib would walk into SA XI aheads of Duminy and Parnell

Part time batters or bowlers get too much boost for cameos. Mathews and Shakib are the only genuine ALR. Dil and Chuckfeez are just batsmen. They should on my start including pure ALR's. Afridi's? still on top 5!? :facrpalm: